We avoid "generic content"
We at https://chedir.com have compiled a list of words and phrases our website should avoid to prevent sounding “generic.” By steering clear of these terms, we aim to keep our content distinctive, precise, and genuinely helpful.
Below is our internal “avoid list.” These words are often vague, overused in marketing, or add little real meaning. We will actively minimize or eliminate them from our website copy, except where they are absolutely necessary or used in a clearly defined, specific context.
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Generic marketing adjectives and claims
– Innovative
– Cutting-edge
– World-class
– Next-level
– State-of-the-art
– Best-in-class
– Leading / industry-leading
– Revolutionary
– Disruptive
– Game-changing
– Unique (without clear proof or explanation)
– Unparalleled / unmatched
– Premium (without concrete details)
– Ultimate
– Top-notch
– Outstanding (as a vague compliment)
– Exceptional (without specifics) -
Empty value statements
– High quality / superior quality (without measurable proof)
– Excellence / commitment to excellence
– We care about our customers
– Customer-centric / customer-obsessed (without concrete behaviors)
– We go above and beyond
– We strive to be the best
– Your success is our success
– Tailored to your needs (unless we describe exactly how)
– Best possible experience -
Vague benefit language
– Value-driven
– Added value
– Value proposition (without specifics)
– Boost your business
– Transform your business
– Empower (users, teams, businesses)
– Drive growth
– Unlock potential
– Make an impact
– Take it to the next level
– Make things easier (without showing how) -
Generic service descriptors
– Complete solution
– One-stop shop
– End-to-end solution
– Comprehensive solution
– All-in-one platform
– Holistic approach
– Turnkey solution
– Full-service offering -
Overused buzzwords and jargon
– Synergy / synergies
– Ecosystem (except in the strict technical sense)
– Leverage (as a verb, when “use” or “apply” would work)
– Optimize (without a clear metric)
– Streamline (without specific outcomes)
– Scalable (unless technically accurate and defined)
– Robust (as a vague descriptor)
– Agile (outside specific methodology context)
– Dynamic (as filler)
– Seamless (unless we describe exactly what is seamless and why)
– Intuitive (unless we explain what makes it intuitive)
– Powerful (as a generic adjective) -
Generic content-filler phrases
– In today’s fast-paced world
– In the digital age
– Now more than ever
– At the end of the day
– Needless to say
– It goes without saying
– Without further ado
– Last but not least
– In conclusion (in website copy; acceptable in long-form articles only where needed) -
Empty credibility phrases
– Trusted by thousands (without evidence)
– Proven track record (without data or examples)
– Industry standard (without context)
– Widely recognized (without proof)
– Experts in our field (self-claim without demonstration) -
Overly “salesy” pressure phrases
– Don’t miss out
– Act now
– Limited time only (unless genuinely true)
– Game-changer for your business
– You can’t afford not to
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Vague nouns and abstractions
We avoid these unless they are defined clearly within the text:
– Solutions
– Offerings
– Capabilities
– Benefits (as a heading without explanation)
– Experience (as a noun without defining whose and in what way) -
Style principles that support “non-generic” writing
Beyond single words, we will follow these guidelines to avoid generic content:
– Prefer specifics over slogans
• Replace “We offer innovative solutions” with “We help small SaaS teams reduce manual onboarding time by automating X and Y.”
– Show, don’t claim
• Instead of “high quality,” specify “We respond to support requests within X hours on average.”
– Use concrete metrics where possible
• Replace “improve performance” with “cut processing time by about 30%,” when accurate.
– Speak plainly
• Replace “leverage synergies across ecosystems” with “connect your existing tools so they share data automatically.”
– Avoid unnecessary superlatives
• Do not call us “the best” at anything unless there is independent, objective support; even then, be cautious and precise.
This list is a living document. As we write and review content for chedir.com, we will:
– Flag new words or phrases that feel generic, vague, or “template-like.”
– Add them to this avoid list or define strict conditions for their use.
– Prefer clear, concrete, and specific language that shows what we do instead of merely claiming how good we are.
By following this, we help ensure that chedir.com sounds distinct, trustworthy, and genuinely informative, rather than generic.
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Here are concrete, “drop‑in” word and phrasing upgrades you can use across that article (and your site in general) so Chedir sounds distinct, trustworthy, and genuinely informative instead of generic.
I’ll organize this in two parts:
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A reusable Chedir “voice kit” (your go‑to vocabulary)
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Section‑by‑section upgrades you can apply to that inbound marketing article
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Chedir voice kit: replace generic words with sharper, brand‑distinct language
Whenever you see these generic words or phrases in your content, consider replacing them with these alternatives or patterns. You don’t need to swap every single one, but using them consistently will give Chedir a recognizable voice.
Generic “benefit” phrases
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Generic: “grow your business”
Distinct: “build a pipeline of right‑fit customers”
“turn your expertise into a steady stream of inbound demand”
“grow revenue by educating, not interrupting” -
Generic: “get more leads”
Distinct: “attract qualified, ready‑to‑talk leads”
“earn leads who already understand what you do”
“turn curious visitors into high‑intent conversations” -
Generic: “increase sales”
Distinct: “shorten your sales cycles”
“make sales calls feel like confirmations, not cold pitches”
“move prospects from ‘just looking’ to ‘ready to buy’” -
Generic: “results”
Distinct: “measurable outcomes”
“visible traction in your pipeline”
“clear, trackable impact on revenue and deal quality”
Generic “content” language
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Generic: “content”
Distinct: “buyer‑ready content”
“decision‑making content”
“trust‑building content”
“clarity‑first content” -
Generic: “high‑quality content”
Distinct: “clear, specific, decision‑driving content”
“content that answers the questions your buyers actually ask”
“content your future customers would willingly bookmark and share” -
Generic: “blog posts and articles”
Distinct: “practical explainers, comparison guides, and ‘how it really works’ articles”
“founder‑led breakdowns of your product, pricing, and ROI”
Generic “marketing” language
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Generic: “marketing strategy”
Distinct: “go‑to‑market narrative”
“founder‑led inbound engine”
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Generic: “marketing funnel”
Distinct: “buyer journey”
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Generic: “target audience”
Distinct: “best‑fit customers”
“buyers you can reliably help”
“people already looking for the outcomes you deliver” -
Generic: “value proposition”
Distinct: “core promise”
“why‑us story”
“the job your product actually gets done for customers”
Generic “help” / “support” language
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Generic: “we help founders”
Distinct: “we work with technical and product‑driven founders”
“we partner with founders who want their expertise to do the selling”
“we turn the way you think about your product into content that sells it” -
Generic: “we provide services”
Distinct: “we design and run your inbound content engine”
“we handle the research, writing, and distribution while you stay focused on the product”
“we turn scattered ideas into a coherent, compounding content system”
Generic tone fillers
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Generic: “awesome,” “great,” “amazing”
Distinct: Be concrete instead:
“repeatable”
“predictable”
“specific”
“proven in the field”
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Generic: “solutions”
Distinct: “systems”
“playbooks”
“workflows”
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Generic: “unique”
Distinct: Explain how:
“focused entirely on founder‑led companies under X stage”
“built for founders who don’t want to become full‑time marketers”
“optimized for complex, B2B buying decisions, not impulse clicks”
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Section‑by‑section suggestions for the inbound marketing article
Below are examples of how to upgrade language in that specific article. You don’t have to match these word‑for‑word, but you can model your edits on this style.
Title and opening
If your title or first lines use generic wording like “Inbound marketing for founders” or “Turn strangers into customers with content,” consider making it more specific and Chedir‑flavored:
Instead of:
“Inbound marketing for founders: turning strangers into customers with content”
Try:
“Inbound for founders: turning searchers and skeptics into ready‑to‑talk customers with buyer‑ready content”
Then, in the opening paragraph:
Instead of:
“Inbound marketing is a great way to grow your business and attract more customers with content.”
Try:
“Inbound marketing lets founders grow on their own terms: by teaching, explaining, and clarifying until prospects trust you enough to reach out on their own.”
Where you define inbound marketing
Instead of:
“Inbound marketing is a strategy where you create valuable content to attract potential customers to your business.”
Try:
“Inbound marketing is a system where you consistently publish content that answers the exact questions your best‑fit buyers ask before they’re ready to talk. Done right, it turns your site into a 24/7 sales conversation that starts before you ever join the call.”
When you talk about “strangers” becoming customers
Instead of:
“It moves strangers through the marketing funnel until they become customers.”
Try:
“It guides complete strangers—from ‘I’m just researching’ to ‘I’m ready to compare options’—by giving them honest, detailed answers at each step, until contacting you feels like the obvious next move.”
Where you describe “content” in general
Where you currently say:
“create blogs, social posts, and other high‑quality content”
Try:
“publish explainers, comparison guides, ‘how it really works’ breakdowns, and objection‑handling pages—content that mirrors the questions prospects ask you in real sales calls.”
Or:
“Instead of generic blog posts, we focus on buyer‑ready content: the pages, articles, and resources that help a visitor confidently decide whether you’re the right fit.”
When you mention benefits to founders
Instead of:
“inbound marketing helps founders get more leads and increase sales”
Try:
“Inbound marketing helps founders replace cold outreach with warm, informed conversations. By the time someone books a call, they’ve already seen how you think, what you do, what it costs, and whether it fits their situation—so the call feels like a decision, not a pitch.”
Where you talk about “target audience” or “ideal customer”
Instead of:
“your target audience” or “ideal customers”
Use:
“best‑fit customers—the ones you can consistently help and retain”
“buyers who already feel the pain you solve and are actively looking for a better way”
Example:
“Start by mapping the questions your best‑fit customers ask in the weeks before they talk to you. Each of those questions can become a dedicated piece of content.”
Where you discuss the “marketing funnel”
Instead of:
“top of the funnel, middle of the funnel, bottom of the funnel”
Use language that sounds more human and founder‑centric:
“early‑stage curiosity (top)”
“problem and solution definition (middle)”
“decision‑making and risk removal (bottom)”
Example:
“At the early stage, prospects are just trying to name their problem. In the middle, they’re comparing approaches. At the decision stage, they want risk removed: clear pricing, honest trade‑offs, implementation details, and proof that people like them have succeeded.”
Describing Chedir’s role and approach
Any part that sounds like:
“Chedir helps you create content and attract more leads.”
Could become:
“Chedir works with technical and product‑driven founders to turn their expertise into a repeatable inbound engine. We handle the research, structure, and writing, while you provide the insights only a founder has—so every article, landing page, and playbook sounds like you on your best day, not like a generic blog.”
Or:
“Instead of just ‘doing content marketing,’ we build a content system: a clear plan of which questions to answer, in what order, and on which pages—so your site steadily attracts and educates the right buyers.”
Talking about “quality” and “trust”
Avoid:
“high‑quality content,” “valuable content,” “build trust”
Be specific:
“detailed, non‑fluffy answers”
“screenshots, numbers, and real examples instead of vague promises”
“pages that openly compare you with alternatives, so buyers trust you even if they’re not ready to choose you yet”
Example:
“Trust doesn’t come from slogans; it comes from specifics. That’s why our content leans on real numbers, real trade‑offs, and real stories from your customers.”
Describing outcomes and metrics
Instead of:
“get better results from your marketing”
“see improvements over time”
Try:
“watch qualified demo requests, reply‑worthy inbound emails, and high‑intent trials grow month over month”
“reduce time wasted on unqualified calls and ‘just curious’ demos”
“see the questions prospects ask in sales calls shift from ‘what do you do?’ to ‘how do we implement this?’”
Call‑to‑action / closing
Instead of:
“If you want help with inbound marketing, contact us today.”
Try:
“If you’re a founder who’s tired of cold outbound and generic content, but you don’t have time to become a full‑time marketer, we’d be a good fit. Chedir builds your inbound content engine around the questions your real buyers ask—so strangers arrive on your site, educate themselves, and reach out when they’re ready to move.”
How to apply this across chedir.com
When editing the article (and your broader site):
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Hunt for generic nouns:
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“content,” “results,” “leads,” “growth,” “solutions,” “value”
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“decision‑making content,” “measurable outcomes,” “qualified leads,” “pipeline growth,” “systems,” “core promise”
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Replace vague claims with specific buyer situations:
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Mention real contexts: “B2B SaaS with 3–10 people,” “technical founders,” “complex, high‑consideration products,” “long sales cycles.”
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Shift from “we’re great” to “here’s exactly what changes for you”:
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Fewer adjectives, more consequences: “shorter sales cycles,” “fewer unqualified calls,” “more inbound demo requests that close.”
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